Phoenixville council names three new members to planning commission

PHOENIXVILLE — Three new members were appointed to Phoenixville’s planning commission by borough council last week.

Edwin Soto, the previous North Ward council candidate, received a unanimous (8-0) vote to the term expiring March 31, 2018. Jon Ewald was voted 6-2 for the term expiring March 31, 2017 and Justin Baird received a 7-1 vote for the term expiring March 31, 2016.

Seven members of the public interviewed before the meeting last Tuesday in which the appointments were voted on.

“There were a lot of great candidates out there and I want to thank everybody for coming out because it was a great pool to choose from,” said Councilman Jon Ichter Jr.